Why Are You Investing?

By Matt Bell

Feb 27, 2024

You probably know what you’re investing for — retirement or a vacation home. But how much time have you spent considering the “why” behind the “what”? It's a worthy exercise that will likely impact how you're investing.

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Written by

Matt Bell

Matt Bell is Sound Mind Investing's Managing Editor. He is the author of five biblical money management books and the teacher or co-teacher on three video-based small group resources.

His book, Trusted: Preparing Your Kids for a Lifetime of God-Honoring Money Management, was published by Focus on the Family in 2023. His newest book, Starting Strong: Discovering the Good That Money Can Do in Your Marriage, was published by Focus on the Family in the Spring of 2026. Matt has spoken at churches, universities, and conferences throughout the country and has been quoted in USA TODAY, U.S. News & World Report, and many other media outlets.

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